Is there financial assistance to help with the transportation of a youth to an inpatient residential treatment facility?
• DSHS and/or the RSN may be able but are not required to assist with transportation costs to an inpatient residential treatment facility. • Necessary transportation for minors committed to a state facility for 180 days of involuntary treatment shall be provided by the DSHS in the most appropriate and cost-effective means. RCW 71.34.790 • If a minor is not accepted for admission or is released by an inpatient evaluation and treatment facility, the facility shall release the minor to the parents or other responsible person. If not otherwise available, the facility shall furnish transportation for the minor to the minor’s residence or other appropriate place. RCW 71.34.
• DSHS and/or the RSN may be able but are not required to assist with transportation costs to an inpatient residential treatment facility. • Necessary transportation for minors committed to a state facility for 180 days of involuntary treatment shall be provided by the DSHS in the most appropriate and cost-effective means. RCW 71.34.790 • If a minor is not accepted for admission or is released by an inpatient evaluation and treatment facility, the facility shall release the minor to the parents or other responsible person. If not otherwise available, the facility shall furnish transportation for the minor to the minor’s residence or other appropriate place.
